Onsite competitions in broadcasting, film, production, and photography will be wrapping up Thursday at the Spring Creek Festival.There are also some broadcast workshops that 40/29 News is hosting that people can check out.

On Thursday at 10 a.m. students can check out a workshop called, “News in a digital world”, where students can learn how social media is changing the way news is distributed. Then at 1 p.m. learn how to build your own weather forecast with the 40/29 news weather team. “The world of sports," workshop will also be going on around the same time.

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Students interested in any film workshops dealing with lighting technique and acting practices, can attend those workshops starting at 10 a.m.They’ve also got something for inspiring photographers.The workshop, “What makes a good photo”, will too start at 10 a.m. as well.

The Jones Center in Springdale is hosting this year’s Spring Creek Festival.Students competing in at least 15 different art categories will showcase their best work starting Wednesday.

The festival allows students to gain exposure through digital film, video, broadcast television, theater, music and photography.Judges will pick winners in each category.Scholarships and mentoring programs will be available to the students.

A job networking and college expo featuring film reps from programs and universities from all over the country will be there.

There are also some broadcast workshops that 40/29 News is hosting that people can check out. Starting at 10 am people can check out a workshop called, “You make the call, running a newsroom.” Students will learn how to respond when breaking news strikes. Then at 1 p.m. there will be a live equipment demo.Workshops in photography and film production will be covered too.

Also all the on site competitions in broadcasting, film, production, and photography will kick off at 10 a.m.On the last day of the festival, Friday, there will be a free public event starting at the Jones Center at 4:30 p.m. where people can watch entry screenings in the chapel.

The festivities Friday will end at Downtown Springdale.Registration is closed for this year, but it’s not too early to sign up for next year, http://springcreekfestival.com/2015-festival.html.